Aquatic Fitness The Move To Water Exercise
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Aquatic Fitness: Embracing Water Exercise
Summary
At Canyon Ranch Health Resort in Tucson, Arizona, guests discover the healing power of water. The resort boasts an impressive 11,000-square-foot Aquatic Center, featuring amenities like three Watsu pools, a cross-training pool with conditioning equipment, two therapy pools, and a whirlpool. A complete Water Workout Station enhances the experience, making water exercise a popular choice among visitors.The Rise of Water Exercise
"Water is the wave of the future," says Karma Kientzler, an aquatic therapy expert consulting for Canyon Ranch. "People frequently overuse their joints, and water will soon be essential for maintaining health. It enhances life, especially in spa and healthcare settings."A decade ago, Canyon Ranch installed the Aquatrend, a scientifically designed stainless steel piece of equipment, to make workouts more enjoyable, particularly for those with arthritis or recovering from surgery. Water’s strength has become key to spa relaxation and rejuvenation, aiding healing, reducing stress, and appealing to a diverse audience.
Safe and Effective for Everyone
Water exercise is safe for those with physical challenges or who aren't swimmers, offering the security of nearby support. For fitness enthusiasts, ‘Aquacise’ or aqua therapy provides resistance training to target specific areas for weight loss and strength development, benefiting cardiovascular and respiratory health.The Benefits of Aquatic Exercise
According to the Aquatic Exercise Association, aquatic fitness involves activities in water that enhance physical and mental well-being, typically performed vertically in shallow or deep water. This method offers protective cushioning by reducing a person’s effective weight, minimizing impact-related injuries common in land exercises.Water’s buoyancy cushions the body, allowing for effective muscle toning without the full impact of gravity. As a person weighs significantly less in water, the strain on muscles and joints is greatly reduced while still providing substantial resistance for effective toning.
Hard to Resist
Mike Jandzen, Aquatics Director at Sea Colony Resort in Bethany Beach, Delaware, observes a growing interest in water fitness programs. While hardcore athletes might prefer traditional gym resistance, he notes increasing participation in aquatics for its cardiovascular and strength benefits, especially appealing to seniors and those seeking low-impact exercise.“Over the years, aquatics has become the chosen exercise method,” he says. “Our water exercise unit in the therapy pool is always in use. Seniors appreciate its therapeutic and strength-building benefits. Buoyancy makes it easy on joints and muscles."
Aquatic Workouts: Refreshing and Cool
Water resistance is 12 times that of air, making every pool session an effective workout. While exercising in water, the body generates heat but can transfer it to the water more efficiently than air, resulting in a refreshing experience instead of a sweaty one.Comprehensive Water Workout Stations
A quality Water Workout Station provides various exercises:- Body Sculpting: Standing squats, lateral pull-ups, leg curls, and abdominal presses.
- Cardio Circuits: Squats, lunges, chin-ups, and cardio-sprints among others.
- Power Circuit: Combining aerobic and muscular conditioning, including pull-up combos, hurdles, and cardio-seated exercises.
Water exercise is making waves as an effective, enjoyable, and low-impact way to enhance fitness, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
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